Poetry's Made Me Whole

At times I went for days
Speaking barely a word
For many, many years
I was truly never heard

No one ever listened
To anything I said
So I just decided
To keep thoughts in my head

Then I began to write
Things felt heart to soul
Sharing who I am
Poetry’s made me whole
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Horsman Avatar
July 19, 2018 at 4:00 PM
And a wonderful write you managed, Anna. Your poem shout at the reader, cannot get much better than that.
Shepard Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 9:08 PM
Thank you for your kind words.
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 6:12 PM
Hello Anna Shephard nice to meet you. Poetry made you whole for me it did the same. it also healed me. yes if you read the right poem it can heal you. This is a beautiful poem you have created. Have a nice day my friend.
Shepard Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 9:11 PM
Nice to meet you as well. Thank you
Doll Avatar
July 18, 2018 at 3:35 PM
Wonderful rhyme, Anna, Well done. // Warren
Shepard Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 3:58 PM
I'm so glad you enjoyed this.
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